I woke up Wednesday with zero, nada, zip of produce to either freeze, dry or can. Nothing. I realized, before heading out to weed (again), I had the chance to get my lotion made.
Boom! Done! I love this lotion. I have tried a few lotion recipes, but this is by far my favorite.
1 cup calendula oil (make ahead)
2 Tbsp. beeswax pastilles
Melt over low heat in a double broiler. While that is melting, place your heatproof glass mixing bowl in a sink of warm water to keep it warm for when you mix with the blender.
Remove from heat and add essential oils of your choice (10-15 drops), pour into a heat proof glass mixing bowl, slowly add 1 cup of room temperature water using a hand blender. I specifically have a hand blender for non-food handmade items. I also have special mixing bowls and measuring cups just for this. Pour into your clean containers. I store my extras in the fridge. It will grow mold if you don't or don't use it timely.
To make oil: place dried calendula flowers (I grow my own) into a quart canning jar. I fill mine about 2/3rds full. Add a good organic olive oil. Put a lid on it and place in warm, sunny window for 4 (to 6) weeks. Strain, and store in a cool dark location.